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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,624.02, 33,973.80 and 14,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,624.02, 33,973.80 and 14,553.38 is: 20,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,624.02 : 33,973.80 = 14,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,624.02/33,973.80 = 14,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,624.02x = 33,973.80 × 14,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,624.02x = 494,433,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,433,621.44/24,624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,079.32

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